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2019 Volkswagen Amarok 580 load and tow test review
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2019 Volkswagen Amarok 580 load and tow test review: Tow Test 2019

With 200kW available at full stick, the Amarok 580 is the most powerful ute here. But does it deliver on its promise?

2019 Mercedes-Benz X350d load and tow test review
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2019 Mercedes-Benz X350d load and tow test review: Tow Test 2019

With 190kW worth of V6 power, the X350d should be just the ticket for hauling heavy loads.

2019 Isuzu D-Max load and tow test review
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2019 Isuzu D-Max load and tow test review: Tow Test 2019

Isuzu’s D-Max is one of the oldest designs here, so can it keep up with the new boys?

2019 Holden Colorado load and tow test review
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2019 Holden Colorado load and tow test: Tow Test 2019

Holden by name but more global General Motors by design, the Colorado boasts plenty of Australian engineering.

2019 Ford Ranger 2.0 load and tow test review
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Ford Ranger 2.0 load and tow test review

A 2.0-litre bi-turbo-diesel with more power and torque than the Ranger’s 3.2 is now offered with the XLT and Wildtrak.

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Ford Ranger 3.2 load and tow test review: Tow Test 2019

Despite the presence of the two European V6 utes, the Ranger 3.2 still has the largest capacity engine here.

Dual-cab ute load tow test 2019 introduction
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Dual-cab ute load and tow test 2019: Introduction

Top-dollar V6 diesel utes from Mercedes-Benz and VW look the goods for heavy duty load carrying and towing, but how do they shape up against more affordable dual cabs when put to the acid test?

2010 Nissan Y62 Patrol review 40 Years of 4x4 Australia
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2010 Nissan Y62 Patrol review: 40 Years of 4×4 Australia

Back in 2010 we jumped aboard Nissan’s new battle wagon in Abu Dhabi to give you our hot take.

Custom Viper V10-powered Jeep J10 review
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Custom Viper V10-powered Jeep J10 review

Jeep J10 pick-up packs a massive punch thanks to its Viper V10 engine swap and racer-inspired suspension.

Readers 4x4s March 2019
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Readers’ 4x4s: March 2019

4x4s of all shapes and sizes from around Australia.

2019 Volkswagen Amarok 580 vs Mercedes-Benz X350d tow test
4×4 Comparisons

Volkswagen Amarok 580 versus Mercedes-Benz X350d tow test

Tug-of-war between two premium V6 utes

Custom Holden 1-Tonner ute long-term review Part 1
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Custom Holden One Tonner ute long-term review

The Tonner’s rude exhaust note is sending Mark Allen bonkers.

2019 Ford Ranger tow test
4×4 Comparisons

2019 Ford Ranger 2.0 vs Ranger 3.2 tow test

Does greater engine capacity equate to better towing capabilities?

Road Tests

SCOOP! New Jeep Gladiator tested

Is Jeep’s all-new Gladiator worth the wait? We head Stateside to find out.

2019 Mitsubishi Triton vs Isuzu D-Max vs Nissan Navara 4x4 comparison review
4×4 Comparisons

2019 Mitsubishi Triton vs Isuzu D-Max vs Nissan Navara 4×4 comparison review

With a few tweaks and a new face, how does Mitsubishi’s strong-selling Triton stack up against its immediate class rivals?

Custom 2011 Toyota Tacoma Polar TRV review
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Custom 2011 Toyota Tacoma Polar TRV review

Over acentury ago, Norwegian Roald Admunsen became the first man to reach the South Pole. In 2011 a British team aimed to set a new World Record, driving a specially built Toyota Tacoma.

2019 4x4 of the Year video
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2019 4×4 of the Year video

Eight vehicles, six days, six judges and more than 1000km to find a winner.

2009 Trakka Bushman Toyota Land Cruiser TroopCarrier review
Custom 4x4s

Custom Toyota Land Cruiser TroopCarrier Trakka Bushman review

We evaluate Trakka’s Bushman pop-top.

Bruiser Conversions Jeep JL Wrangler review
Custom 4x4s

Custom Bruiser Conversions Jeep JL Wrangler V8 dual-cab ute review

A serious chop-job and grunt-infused heart transplant has transformed this JL Wrangler into a desert-conquering goliath.

2019 Suzuki Jimny off-road review
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2019 Suzuki Jimny off-road review

Suzuki’s new Jimny is certainly winning popularity contests in 2019, but how does it go off-road? We take it to the High Country to find out.

Readers 4x4s February 2019
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Readers’ 4x4s: February 2019

Wild 4x4s built for the outdoors.

2019 Mercedes-Benz X350d 4x4 review
Road Tests

2019 Mercedes-Benz X350d Power 4×4 review

The X350d is the V6-powered X-Class ute buyers were waiting for, but does it live up to the hype?

2019 Range Rover Sport Si4 4x4 review
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2019 Range Rover Sport Si4 4×4 review

A small-capacity four-cylinder petrol engine in a Range Rover Sport doesn’t sound right, but is it the way of the future?

4x4 of the Year 2019 Behind the scenes
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4×4 of the Year 2019: Behind the scenes

A behind-the-scenes look at what goes into conducting 4X4OTY.